Posted 20 June, 2026
Senior Electrical Engineer
Anduril Industries
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Full Time
Reference: 102_698309_5085036007
At Anduril Australia we are developing unmanned systems for subsurface and other domains that will leverage unsupervised autonomy for the delivery of long endurance, multi-mission capability to our customers. These projects, including but not limited to the Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV) Program, require a Senior Electrical Engineer with deep electrical system design experience to architect and deliver critical systems and sub-systems. The Senior Electrical Engineer strives to leverage their experience with Electrical and Power Systems to rapidly architect, design, deliver, support, and evolve next generation autonomous vehicles through the entire product life-cycle.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Drive the development and design of innovative electrical systems and products that meet the unique requirements of our company.
- Collaborate with other engineers and team members to integrate electrical systems into larger product designs
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into clear electrical engineering deliverables.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, test procedures, and technical reports.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Perform detailed electrical calculations, simulations, and testing to evaluate system performance and optimise efficiency.
- Troubleshoot complex electrical engineering challenges and provide innovative and practical solutions in a rapid development environment.
- Hold and deliver to project timelines, milestones, managing your time and budgets to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in electrical engineering and proactively apply new knowledge to improve our products.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in a senior role within defence, tech or any fast-paced environment, driving successful electrical engineering projects from concept to market launch.
- Expertise in electrical engineering principles, techniques, and technologies, with a track record of delivering innovative solutions.
- Proficiency in using industry-standard electrical design and simulation software.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor junior engineers while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Strong time management and organisational abilities, with a demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and adapt to diverse and evolving challenges.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with fast paced environment best practices, including agility, adaptability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Passion for technology and a curiosity to stay updated with the latest advancements in the industry.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (NV2).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience designing electrical and power systems for unmanned vehicles.
- Experience in the subsea or maritime domain
- Experience working on defence programs and familiarity with current Defence standards.